Environmental Sustainability

We Define Sustainability at Visit Mesa Verde National Park as...

"The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

We have a deep respect for and commitment to the environment. With our unique location within Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, we recognize the need to protect this rare environment where we live, work and play. We also understand that sustainability is an ever evolving practice and is not a destination.

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Our Environmental Partners

We offer Canned Water for Kids in our stores which is a Wisconsin-based nonprofit providing spring water in aluminum bottles and cans, with the proceeds used to fund clean-drinking-water projects in developing nations while also reducing plastic water bottle usage.

A program where soap and left-over amenities are recycled and reused providing communities in many countries the basic tools for hygiene and the potential to decrease preventable diseases such as typhoid and dysentery.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program helps consumers and businesses choose seafood that's fished or farmed in ways that protect sea life and habitats, now and for future generations. Our recommendations indicate which seafood items are "Best Choices" or "Good Alternatives," and which ones you should "Avoid."

TRANSPORTATION AND FUEL

Providing shuttles up and down the mesa for Morefield Campground guests and our associates in order to reduce traffic throughout the park.

Using electric powered carts for housekeeping operations.

How can I help?

Consider enjoying the park with a guided sightseeing tour instead of driving from site to site.

We welcome feedback on any of our sustainability initiatives at Visit Mesa Verde National Park, or ideas that any guest may have that we may implement. In addition to the items above, external communications to and from our guests is a key component of our sustainability program.